Hearth and Home Technologies BODBAY Installations Into Zero Clearance Fireplaces In Mobile Homes

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INSTALLATIONS INTO ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACES IN MOBILE HOMES

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BODEGA BAY WOOD INSERT

INSTALLATIONS INTO ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACES IN MOBILE HOMES

(IN USA ONLY)

1.An outside air inlet must be provided for combustion and must remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow. It must be unrestricted while unit is in use to prevent room air starvation which can cause smoke spillage and an inability to maintain a fire. Smoke spillage can also set off smoke alarms.

2.Unit must be secured to the mobile home structure. Remove bolts from each side of insert and use plumbers tape to secure to structure (a washer may be required). Reinstall bolts.

3.Unit must be grounded with #8 solid copper grounding wire or equivalent and terminated at each end with N.E.C. approved grounding device.

4.The factory-built fireplace must meet (UM)84-HUD requirements for outside combustion air supply to the fireplace fire chamber and the chimney must be listed to UL103-HT or a listed UL-1777 full length 6 inch (152mm) diameter liner must be used. It must be equipped with a spark arrestor cap and the outside air must be installed on the insert. (See Figure 8A and installation instructions of page 12.)

5.Refer to page 4 of this manual or the Serial Number/Safety Label for clearances to combustibles. The label is located on the left side behind outer skin on a beaded chain

Storm Collar

Joist Shield/Firestop

Spark Arestor Cap

(IN USA ONLY)Roof Flashing

Figure 8A - Installing Outside AirDouble Wall

Connector Pipe

1. Remove Plate

6. Floor protection requirements on page 4 must be followed

2. Reinstall using same screws

 

precisely.

Figure 8A - Installing Outside Air

7.Use silicone to create an effective vapor barrier at the location were the chimney or other component penetrates to the exterior of the structure.

8.Follow the chimney and chimney connector manufacturer’s instructions when installing the flue system for use in a mobile home.

NOTE: Offsets from the vertical, not exceeding 45°, are allowed per Section 905(a) of the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC). Offsets greater than 45° are considered horizontal and are also allowed, providing the horizontal run does not exceed 75% of the vertical height of the vent. Construction, clearance and termination must be in compliance with the UMC Table 9C. This installation must also complies with NFPA 211.

NOTE: Top sections of chimney must be removable to allow maximum clearance of 13.5 tft (405cm) from ground level for transportation purposes.

9.Burn wood only. Other types of fuels may generate poisonous gases (e.g., carbon monoxide).

CAUTION:

THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED. (i.e., DO NOT CUT THROUGH FLOOR JOIST, WALL STUD,

CEILING TRUSS, ETC.)

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM.

WARNING: NEVER DRAW COMBUSTION AIR FROM A WALL, FLOOR OR CEILING CAVITY OR FROM ANY ENCLOSED SPACE SUCH AS AN ATTIC OR GARAGE.

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435-1320B

August 20, 2008

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